West Coast, in particular there are so many tribes, each disputing with the other the ownership of the land, that the matter becomes doubly perplexing. It is almost impossible to gain the assent of all claimants to any particular block, and if the land be purchased from the parties willingto sell without regard to the claims of those opposed to selling, discord, disunion and, possibly, open hostilities might ensue and the Government might have to retain possession of lands so purchased by force. Nevertheless I am really inclined to believe that, from the present aspect of affairs, some such means must be adopted before the native title can be extinguished. At present I see no way likely to be free from serious embarrassments. I allude more particularly to the Rangitikei District. Much of the attention of the natives of late has been directed towards the land on the South side of the Rangitikei river at present being leased by Nepia to Europeans. This is an extensive tract of country and suitable both for grazing and agricultural purposes.